Robert Kratch (born January 6, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and New England Patriots. He was selected in the third round of the 1989 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa for the Hawkeyes. He lives in New Smyrna Beach, Florida with his wife, Kristi, and three children — Colby, 24, Nate, 22, and Mackenzie, 19. His son, Nate, plays basketball at Santa Clara University. His other son, Colby, was a tight end at Toledo University. He is a substitute teacher at New Smyrna Beach Middle School. He and his family own and operate Mudd Lake Furniture and The Roof In St Bonifacius, Minnesota.